Buy or download Minecraft Java Edition or Minecraft Bedrock Edition for Windows
Create or sign in to a Microsoft account
Install the Minecraft Launcher from the Microsoft Store or Minecraft website
Open the launcher and sign in with your Microsoft account
Select the Windows version you want to play
Click Install
Wait for the installation to finish
Click Play to launch Minecraft
Adjust settings such as graphics, controls, and audio if needed
Create a new world or join a server to start playing